Nonprofit Spotlight

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Reinventing Public Access TV

For 17 years, Columbia Access Television has been a resource to help keep the public…

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The Journey Toward Clean Energy

Renew Missouri lobbies to bring renewable energy to a state lacking in solar and wind power.

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Sharing Food and Hope

Imagine your own monthly budget. You probably have expenses for fixed costs like mortgage payments…

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Sharing Granny’s Love

There’s nothing like a grandmother’s love — or homemade cookies baked by your grandmother. It’s…

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A Community of Eclectic Talents

Think “North Village Arts District” and visions of galleries, artists, and musicians come to mind.…

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Growing, Loving, and Giving Back

Group of students listen at Young Life

Minority Men's Network Scholarship awards photo

A Time to Be Heard

“The Minority Men’s Network was born of the idea that the voices of our community…

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Defending the Vulnerable

As a child, Columbia local Dr. Stephanie Logan could not have imagined where her life…

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Growing a Community

As the summer sun continues to beam down, nature becomes the community’s best friend. The…

A brown brick church with a prominent tower and arched windows. Sunlight shines from the left, illuminating the building. The church is surrounded by grass and trees, with a sign displaying Turning Point. A sidewalk runs along the front.

A Home for the Homeless

Turning Point Day Center works to provide critical services to those experiencing homelessness.

A group of seven people smiling and sitting on handmade wooden go-karts in a workshop. The floor is wooden, and shelves with various tools and equipment are visible in the background. The scene conveys a playful and creative atmosphere.

Once Lost, Now Found

Rotaract brings people together through service and socialization.

A group of four children work at a long desk with papers, accompanied by an adult who is assisting them. Notes and photos are pinned to a bulletin board on the wall. Snacks are on the table. The room has a casual, educational atmosphere.

Together We Can

A grassroots organization, Centro Latino de Salud, empowers the underrepresented.

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